Shutter speed limit
Discussion
This might be a stupid question but I'm going to ask anyway.
I've had my GF1 for a while now and I've figured out that when using my zoom lens I need to keep the shutter speed faster than 1/250th when hand held. Anything slower than that is generally rubbish.
I switch between aperture-priority and shutter-priority quite a lot but my 'default' preference is definitely aperture-priority.
So, ideally what I'd like to be able to do is set a limit to my SS so that it won't go slower than 1/250th but leave the camera in aperture-priority i.e. if I'm in good light and it decides to go to a faster SS then it will do so automatically but it will never go slower than 1/250th.
Looking in my GF1 manual I don't think the camera is capable of doing this (I can limit max ISO but not SS or aperture). I presumed this function would be possible on better cameras, especially the DSLR's but having had a quick google it's not obvious.
I found this thread where the OP is asking the same thing but the answers didn't seem very convincing.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?for...
So rather than wasting more time on google I thought I'd do the usual thing and ask PH....
I've had my GF1 for a while now and I've figured out that when using my zoom lens I need to keep the shutter speed faster than 1/250th when hand held. Anything slower than that is generally rubbish.
I switch between aperture-priority and shutter-priority quite a lot but my 'default' preference is definitely aperture-priority.
So, ideally what I'd like to be able to do is set a limit to my SS so that it won't go slower than 1/250th but leave the camera in aperture-priority i.e. if I'm in good light and it decides to go to a faster SS then it will do so automatically but it will never go slower than 1/250th.
Looking in my GF1 manual I don't think the camera is capable of doing this (I can limit max ISO but not SS or aperture). I presumed this function would be possible on better cameras, especially the DSLR's but having had a quick google it's not obvious.
I found this thread where the OP is asking the same thing but the answers didn't seem very convincing.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?for...
So rather than wasting more time on google I thought I'd do the usual thing and ask PH....
On my Nikon SLR's you'd just set the auto iso to not allow shutter speeds less than 1/250 and then set the upper limit of iso to whatever you deem acceptable. That way, when you shoot in aperture priority mode, the shutter speed will always be at least 1/250 unless the camera runs out of iso range. Presume you can't do something similar?
The alternative, on Nikon at least, is to use full manual with auto iso set. You dial in your aperture and shutter speed and camera sorts out the exposure with auto is. Doesn't quite do what you want but if it can be done on the panasonic maybe it's the next best thing.
The alternative, on Nikon at least, is to use full manual with auto iso set. You dial in your aperture and shutter speed and camera sorts out the exposure with auto is. Doesn't quite do what you want but if it can be done on the panasonic maybe it's the next best thing.
Edited by Gad-Westy on Tuesday 19th June 12:11
You can stay on aperture priority: (1) open aperture to max and see what shutter speed that results in for the ISO, and if that is not enough, increase ISO (or use flash). It is just a question of being mindful what the camera is doing/set to whilst concentrating on the photo - just as when driving a car you have to turn the wheel and work the pedals at the same time. At first it is difficult; with pratice it is automatic.
This feature exists on my Olypus EM-5 which is also a m4/3 camera but is not documented in the manual. I found out how to do it on DP Review and maybe your camera can do it too.
It is based around the Auto ISO functions. There is a feature which forces up the ISO when the shutter speed drops below 1/Effective Focal Length or 1/60. This lower limit (1/60) can be raised if you want to work at higher shutter speeds.
There is a setting called Flash Slow Limit which controls this threshold. If I increased this to 1/250, it would work as you require.
I would watch out for the camera going too high with the ISO. I am happy for mine to go to 6400 but with some cameras there will be significant deterioration of image quality at that sensitivity.
I know this is a different camera but maybe it will work for you.
It is based around the Auto ISO functions. There is a feature which forces up the ISO when the shutter speed drops below 1/Effective Focal Length or 1/60. This lower limit (1/60) can be raised if you want to work at higher shutter speeds.
There is a setting called Flash Slow Limit which controls this threshold. If I increased this to 1/250, it would work as you require.
I would watch out for the camera going too high with the ISO. I am happy for mine to go to 6400 but with some cameras there will be significant deterioration of image quality at that sensitivity.
I know this is a different camera but maybe it will work for you.
mids said:
Cheers for the suggestions.
I'll check the manual & camera again, see if I haven't missed anything. If not, it's another thing to add to my long list of reasons to upgrade to the EM-5.
Haha. I'll check the manual & camera again, see if I haven't missed anything. If not, it's another thing to add to my long list of reasons to upgrade to the EM-5.
I just got my EM-5 on Saturday and so far am very happy with it.
This is the article on DP which shows how to adjust the shutter speed limit. It might be useful to you. I found it invaluable when setting up the Olympus as it lessened the curve.
ttp://www.dpreview.com/articles/9115179666/user-gu...
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